21POPULATION
6.2%UNEMPLOYED
40%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SY4 9SF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SY4 9SF in Shrewsbury, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SY4 9SF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.6%Male
  • 52.4%Female

From the last census, 47.6% of people in SY49SF male, and 52.4% female. Women outnumber men in Wem.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 40%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SY4 9SF is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.1%WORKING
  • 6.2%UNEMPLOYED

6.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis near SY4 9SF

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SY4 9SF

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SY4 9SF

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SY4 9SF

Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SY49SF Postcode Breakdown

SYAREA4DISTRICT9SECTORSFUNIT
Full PostcodeSY4 9SF
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownShrewsbury
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SY49SF Postal District

Compass Postal District

SY4 9SF postcode is located in the postal town of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode SY4 9SF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wem0.6 miles SE
Tilley1.7 miles S
Loppington2.6 miles W
Precs2.9 miles E
Cotton2.9 miles N
Weston3 miles E
Middle3.8 miles SW
Clive4 miles S
Plattland4.1 miles N
Marchamby5.1 miles E
Bettisfield5.2 miles NW
Tilstock5.5 miles N
Hodnet5.8 miles E
Shawbury5.9 miles SE
Walford6.1 miles SW
London146 miles E
Glasgow214 miles N
Edinburgh214 miles N
Cardiff96 miles S
Liverpool40 miles N
Southampton147 miles SE
Saint Ives145 miles SE

Frustration over half-finished housing

Work on 13 homes in Shrewsbury stopped when the construction company went out of business.

BBC News

Man to run marathon after leg cancer treatment

James Gough from Shrewsbury says he is still feeling "wonkiness" after surgery to remove a tumour.

BBC News

Tourists angry after being 'trapped at airport'

Diane Eastwood and her husband were among about 40 people who claim they were trapped in a corridor.

BBC News

Leader hopes parking charges will change habits

Lezley Picton is asking people to walk into town or use park and ride to cut congestion.

BBC News

Medical practice to become homeless accomodation

The Aqueduct surgery closed in 2019 and will be converted into five flats.

BBC News

Unexploded shell handed into Wem charity shop

An unexpected donation at the Severn Hospice shop in Wem gave the staff a shock.

BBC News

Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week

Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.

BBC News

'My ode to Roger McGough'

Hear the poem from Shrewsbury writer Hazel, recognised by her literary hero!

BBC News

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